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Dance AfroBeats, an International Dance competition featuring dancers from all over Europe and beyond who specialise in a variety of African style dancing.

Dance Afro Beats is a reality dance competition where talented dancers showcase their moves to Afro Beats rhythms. Be it traditional or contemporary in style, Dance Afro Beats will feature it all. The dancers come from a wide variety of dance backgrounds and are often, but not exclusively, amateur or semi-professional in experience. The competition will require contestants to adapt to a variety of African styles of dance. As the competition progresses, a combination of judge decisions and at-home-viewer votes determine which dancers will advance in the competition from week to week, until ultimately one dancer is voted champion of that particular season and receives a prize package that may consist of money, work or training opportunities, additional material prizes and typically the title of the respective country's "Favourite Dancer" (i.e. "Britain’s Favourite Afro Beats Dancer").

HOW TO ENTER

• To submit your Dance Afrobeats video entry (which must be hosted on YouTube), visit http://www.stageme.com/event/index/227 ; click the ‘Enter Contest’ on this page and submit the YouTube URL
• NOTE: you must be a StageMe member to enter; we do not share your Facebook data with any other party
• By entering this contest you agree that Dance Afrobeats can contact you by email about this and and future Afrobeats competitions

PROMOTE YOUR ENTRY TO WIN

• In order to be eligible to advance to the University Battle rounds, you must place in the top ranked positions on the leaderboard
• Share the link to this contest page with your friends, family and fans and get them to vote “1^st Place” for your video – only 1 vote per person is permitted

JUDGING AND ADVANCING TO THE ONLINE BATTLE ROUNDS

• E&C Entertainment will match up the winning contestants from each University/City to compete in the online battles atstageme.com
• The number of Battles produced will depend on the number of entries received in each university group contest and the number of universities in each city – generally the Top ranked videos (between 1^st - 3^rd place) videos will be considered to advance
• The Battles will go live on the 14^th of March and voting will be open for 2 days – a link will be sent to the competitors from each battle in an email
• If any video is found to be invalid (breaks the contest rules and entry requirements), then the next valid entry with the highest rank will be considered for the Battle rounds

Closing date for entries: Tuesday 9 April 2013.

 

 

 

We've gone all eco fashion! We got beauty pageants in prison in Kenya, New CIAD Exchange event and our lovely meet up group, half century celebrations in Chicago, Herero woman wearing cow horn headdresses and Bacchanal getting ready to blow up in Jamaica...if we go missing that's where you will find us! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

CIAD Spring Newsletter Spprrrriinngg!!! At last, Winter seemed to drag on for an eternity and even though it may not fully feel like it right now, we have finally thrown off the shackles of the dormant season. This is our first newsletter of 2013 and we are excited! There are all manner of fun things popping off about the place. First of all we are very pleased to announce the launch of our CIAD Exchange which is a themed platform for designers and industry insiders to give us the low on their work and ruminations on the event theme. As we move forward in years we try and consider the planet more, this season of new beginnings makes us look at things afresh and with renewed vigour. In the spirit of this our first theme is about sustainable fashion and Eco design and we hope if your in London you will be able to come and join us at City of Westminster College on the 3rd April. As some of you may or may not know the fashion industry is guilty of despicable amounts of waste and the carbon footprint it produces is immense. It is all of our responsibilities to try and do something about it if we can.This event will highlight some of the designers who are working sustainability into their designs and discuss the development of sustainability and recycled/ Eco materials across Africa and the Caribbean. We will also take this opportunity to pay tribute to Harl Taylor of Harl Taylor Bags (shown above) a ridiculously talented young man who utilised sustainable Eco fabrics to there utmost usability but who was unfortunately killed a couple of years ago. Our new Meet up group started with a bang and we have consistently managed to keep the momentum and engage some wonderful people with our many group activities and outings. If you are not part of the group then why the hell not!? Join us for the various shows and networking events we conjure and get involved with, I assure you you won't regret it. As usual we are always looking for writers and bloggers to give their input and share the platform we've provided so holla at us if you can string a sentence together and have something good to say. I must take this time to say hello to all our new friends from New York and Paris we are honoured to have you on board. See below for more luscious costume and fashion news from across the diaspora. x Teleica Kirkland Director The Chicago History Museum are hosting the 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair exhibition with an array of stunning gowns and accessories. It explores the creative vision and legacy of the legendary fashion show which was the first to showcase the fashion and beauty sense of African American women. Get more information on the exhibition and download the fact sheet here Until the 13th April Margaret Street Gallery in London is hosting a photographic exhibition of the Herero people of Nambia by renowned photographer Jim Naughten . The stunning images the Herero show the traditional dress of the Herero and tells the history of how they come to be wearing such remarkable outfits. I strongly suggest if your in London over Easter then get yourself along to Margaret Street Gallery and take a look. Here at CIAD we tend to not be too overly fussed with the notion of beauty queens and beauty pageants unless they have some significance or peek our interest in a particular way. This particular beauty queen and beauty pageant is one that has. All about the beauty queens living on Death Row in Kenya watch out for the female prisons guards getting into it and helping to fix up the traditional Kenyan outfits, just priceless! Sigh how we wish we could join our friends and family at this years Bacchanal Jamaica on the 5th and 7th April, sadly ther will be no Bacchanal for us but if your lucky enough to be in or near the land of wood and water then you might want to go get your costume and get ready for de road! If you reach drink an Appleton and ginger fuh me nuh.

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Dear All,

Hope all is well.

Tara Arts’ is currently recruiting for a Marketing Manager. Please find attached the application pack including the job description and person specification, I’d be most grateful if you would circulate around your networks.

Please send your CV, a cover letter and details of 2 referees to jonathan@tara-arts.com with your name and the job title in the subject line of your email.

Application deadline 10am Monday 25^th March 2013

1^stInterview week of 1^st April 2013

2^nd interview TBC

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Cultural Explosion Now in its third year, Cultural Explosion is a night that celebrates the creativity of dance theatre artists, exploring the use of club and social dances, wrapped in a contemporary dance arena. This year's line up will feature work from Ivan Blackstock (Birdgang), Joseph Yvan Toonga (Just US Dance Theatre), Sean Graham (Legacy UK of Verse Dance Arena), Cindy Claes, Babson Ousmane (Paradox Sal/Serial Stepperz/Wanted Posse), Hakeem Onibudo (Impact Dance) and Vicki Igbokwe & Diana Igbokwe (Uchenna Dance/State Of Emergency). Date: 29th - 30th March Doors Open 7:30pm, Show 8pm Venue: Rich Mix, London , E1 6LA Tickets: £8 in advance (& concs) / £10 on the door Call Rich Mix's box office on 020 7613 7498 or book online

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The deadline for engage’s Extend programme is fast approaching.

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Cross-artform leadership Programme for mid-career professionals working in learning and education
Applications are invited from colleagues working in learning and education roles in the arts to participate in the Extend Leadership Programme 2013-14. Comprising a training needs analysis, two residentials, mentoring and a joint project for participants, Extend aims to give participants the confidence and skills to achieve their leadership potential future. This might be through gaining a leadership position or through achievements that raise the status of the profession as a whole.

There will be 15 places on the Extend Leadership Programme 2013-14. It is envisaged that 9 will be allocated to English candidates, 4 to Scottish candidates and 2 to Welsh candidates. English and Welsh applicants may work in the arts, museums, libraries or heritage. Scottish applicants must be living in Scotland and work in the creative arts sector in Scotland . Applications are not open to Scottish professionals working in the museums, heritage or library sectors.

Extend 2013-14 is funded by Arts Council England, Creative Scotland and the Arts Council of Wales.

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Hello Ladies

I wanted to let you know about these upcoming events as I thought they would be of interest to the ADAD network (please find full info attached).

• Fundraising for Artistic Projects, Fri 5th April 7-10pm, Sadler's Wells, Khan Lecture Theatre
• Nutrition and Touring, Mon 8th April 6.30-9.30pm, Royal Society of Medicine
• National Choreographers' Conference, Sat 11th May, Sadler's Wells

Anything you could do to help spread the word would be very much appreciated. You can find more information and book tickets here: http://www.danceuk.org/shop/events/

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact me.

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Presented with Scanners Inc 25 MARCH - 1 APRIL 2013 Featuring the world renowned Popin' Pete (Electric Boogloos, USA ), the Pop Shop is a week of dance happenings - from popping workshops and performances, to graffiti, DJ'ing and social dance party sessions - all in a shop! A one-off creative shop housed at Box Park mall, Shoreditch. Get up close and personal, learn some skills, perfect some skills but above all have fun and get down. Daily Schedule from Tuesday 26 March: 1pm - workshop / freestyle performance 4pm - open practice 6pm - workshop / performance / Q&A SPECIAL EVENTS: Monday 25 March, 5 - 7pm - Launch event (limited capacity please email kate@scanenrsinc.org to reserve your place) Thursday 28 March, 6 - 9pm - Performance / battle / jam Sunday 31 March, 6pm - midnight - Social Dance Party with Popin' Pete and DJ Bizznizz at Rich Mix In association with Arts Council England, Box Park , East London Dance, Hackney Council and Jack. Venue: Boxpark, Bethnal Green Rd , London E1 6GY Tube/Rail: Shoreditch High Street (Overground), Liverpool Street (Central Line), Old Street (Northern Line) INFO www.eastlondondance.org www.scannersinc.org OTHER EVENTS COMING SOON: BLUEPRINT Saturday 23 March @ Stratford Circus COLLABO with Avant Garde Dance Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 April @ Stratford Circus OUT OF HIS SKIN with 2FACED Dance Wednesday 17 April @ Stratford Circus NEW MOVEMENTZ UNDER 18's BATTLE with New Movementz Saturday 27 April @ Stratford Circus MONTEVERDI BALLETS with Spitalfields Music Festival Monday 17 June @ Village Underground VARMINTS with Sadler's Wells & Stratford Circus Friday 21 & Saturday 22 June @ Stratford Circus APPARITIONS with Make.Amplify Opens Friday 26 July @ Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park www.eastlondondance.org east london dance office@eastlondondance.org T: 020 8279 1050 East London Dance, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX East London Dance is a registered charity: 1053735 Photo Credits: Irwen lewis, Brian Slater, Alys Tomlinson All information correct at time of email   Artistry Youth Dance auditions! Audition date: 14th April Location: Islington, London Artistry Youth Dance is seeking dancers of African and Caribbean descent, aged 14-19 years, to join London ’s newest youth dance company. With a focus on Jazz and Contemporary dance, we aim to provide training and performance opportunities for our Company members, showcasing their talents and celebrating their artistry. Fantastic opportunity to develop your dance and performance skills. Make new friends. Develop as a performer. To register for an audition and to learn more, visit: www.artistryyouthdance.com Your assistance is appreciated. Kind regards, Kamara Gray tel: +44 794 6678 419 email: kam_gray@hotmail.com

Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser Join Let's Dance International Festival Follow @LetsDanceFest HIDDEN MOVEMENT Black British Dance: Think Tank Thu 9 - Fri 10 May 2013, 9am Phoenix SquareMidland Street, Leicester LE1 1TG Early Bird Ticket £100 before 20 April Day Ticket £65 Includes refreshments, lunch and tickets for Zumbi and Flamenco Express / Tap & Tabla Hidden Movement is a seminar series with an initial focus on Black British Dance. It aims to remember and record what has taken place during the last 64 years in the UK . When we think of Black Dance what companies or names come to mind? Why have we forgot those that paved the way? It will discuss lessons that should have been learnt, where we are now, the politics that shaped the times and was instrumental in both opening and closing doors. Leading practitioners, academics, researchers and artistic directors will take part in a sharing of their views and mapping the hidden story of Black British Dance. Kenneth Tharp OBE, Hilary Carty, Brenda Edwards MBE, Jackie Guy MBE, Henri Oguike, David Bryan, Patrick Acogny and Luke Jennings, the dance critic for the Observer are just a few of the people who will add the missing voice to the history of Black British Dance today. LDIF PERFORMANCES AFTER HIDDEN MOVEMENT Thu 9 May 7.45pmZumbiBUY NOW Thu 9 May 10pmFlamenco ExpressBUY NOW Fri 10 May 10pmTap & TablaBUY NOW Hot from Rio comes the legend of Zumbi dos Palmares, a figure head of black resistance against injustice and oppression in Brazil in the 1600s. Mixing Brazilian culture and African influences, director Renato Rocha incorporates dance, music, aerial skills, circus technic, capoeira and contemporary art in an astonishing spectacle and explosion of energy. Flamenco is music, sex and history all rolled into one, the fiercest expression of the human spirit ever devised. La Joaquina and Chris Clavo invite you to share the finest flamenco talent. Including the vast vocal presence of Manuel de la Malena from the flamenco heartland of Jerez de la Frontera. A culture groove that demonstrates an exciting exchange of ideas between two artists from different disciplines: Indian classical music tradition and Western tap dance. Rishii Chowdhury and Lee Payne explore rich rhythmic concepts, intricate footwork and explosive movements through tap and tabla. SAVE £20 with a LDIF Ticket Bundle Enjoy Zumbi, BLOOD, V4:The Seasons and 1 film* £25 BOOK NOW 8444 771 000 *Ticket Bundle Offer excludes Romeo & JulietLet's Dance International Festival is produced by Serendipity, company number 07248813. Serendipity Phoenix Square , 4 Midland Street Leicester LE1 1TG Tel: 0116 242 2945 www.serendipity-uk.com

 

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When: Saturday, 27th April 2013 – 17:00 – 20:30
Sunday, 28th April 2013 – 13:00 – 16:30

Where: The Place, 17 Duke's Road London WC1H 9PY, United Kingdom

Price: Weekend £50 in advance / £56 at the door
Saturday only £25 in advance / £28 at the door
Sunday only £25 in advance / £28 at the door


Feel the Rhythm productions presents A Weekend of dance with Louis Pierre Yonsian and David Gaulein-Stef who have both danced in the acclaimed Georges Momboye's Dance Company.

Please join me in welcoming both Louis Pierre Yonsian and David Gaulein-Stef to London for this great opportunity of Dance.

Louis Pierre Yonsain
African Dance Description - 27th April 2013 - 17:00 to 20:00:
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Louis Pierre will be teaching a traditional Ivorian dance workshop which will be accompanied by drums. There will be a short Q and A at the end of the class from 20:00 to 20:30.

David Gaulein-Stef
Contemporary Dance Workshop - 28th April 2013 - 13:00 - 16:00
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David Gaulein-stef will teach his dynamic approach to movement which has blossomed from African movements incorporated with various dance techniques including; Graham, Horton, Classical ballet, Hip Hop and some Ashtanga yoga. He will explore the different uses of spatial awareness in dance. The vocabulary in the class will include floor work, twists, turns, some classical lines, movement to various rhythms, rotations, and the use of movements within this vocabulary using a variety of dance techniques. This class will be accompanied by music. There will be a short Q and A at the end of the class from 16:00 to 16:30.

Programme:
Saturday, 27th April 2013
17:00 – 20:30 Traditional Ivorian African Workshop

Sunday, 28th April 2013
13:00 – 16:30 Contemporary workshop

Advanced booking must be received by 13rd April 2013.

This is a rare opportunity. Places are limited and it is advised that you pre-book to secure a place. Must have a minimum of 2 years of dance experience.

For information or booking please contact Carolyn: 07979464047 or emailfeeltherhythmprod@gmail.com


Louis Pierre Yonsian
Originally from Ivory Coast, Louis Pierre pursues with passion and talent his career of choreographer, artistic interpreter and teacher.

A graduate of Edec (école de danse et d’échanges culturels (School of Dance and Cultural Exchanges by the choreographer Rose Marie Guiraud) in Ivory Coast where he was trained in traditional and contemporary African dance, Afro jazz and Western modern dance.

He obtained several first prizes from 1987 to 1996 in Ivory Coast either as a dancer or choreographer.

His artistic talents lead him quickly to France and Europe where he came across numerous companies he has worked with since 1997, before joining the company Georges Momboye, that offered him a few of his best roles that promoted his special style filled with dexterity and grace.

He regularly helped Georges Momboye as assistant choreographer and coach (for the shows Adjaya and recently for the event in Germany called “Summer Night” that brought together more than 100 artists (dancers and musicians). Louis Pierre also teaches all year at the Centre de dance Momboye, and teaches numerous courses in France and abroad (Switzerland, Mali, Italy, etc.)

In Contemporary African Dance, Louis Pierre's teaching draws its sources from the rhythms of traditional African dances but leaves room for research and the discovery of the body. It works on integrity and control that rests on rhythms and sounds that are quite contrasted. Discovery, creativity, control of the body and expression of emotions are the major axes in the teaching of contemporary African dance.
It is with passion that he will convey all the riches of his art, by allowing you to acquire the basic techniques as well as developing your own expression and creativity.

David Gaulein-Stef
A dancer and choreographer started his dance career in French Guyana at ADCLAM. He follows professional dance studies at Rick Odums dance school in Paris, where he discovers different styles and technics, such as classic, modern dance and jazz.

Choreographer Géraldine Armstrong engaged David for her company, Armstrong Jazz Ballet, as dancer, later as co-choreographer for the choreographies Changing places and Possession.

Working as a dancer/performer being his starting point, he signed engagements with Company Tatoo (Florence Meregalli) for the work La légende du corail rouge, an encounter between contemporary dance and handicap, then with Company Camille M (Christine Merli) for Titre provisoire XYZ and L'un dans l'autre. Stefanie Batten Bland (company s.b.b) engaged David for Let's hang out like wet clothes and the repertory evening Chapters. With Company David Drouard/Chantier, David performed in Solomon's Ring. Georges Momboye (Paris) invited David for a number for creations, such as Le Sacre du printemps, Boyakodah, Entre ciel et terre and Empreinte Massaï.

More than a dancer, David is a performer with improved acting skills and a sensitivity for music. He participated in musicals such as Jérôme Savary's production A la recherche de Joséphine Baker, with international touring, and in Julie Taymor's Lion King in Paris.

In 2009, he realized his first choreography: J'avais 20 ans et on s'appelle Elahé, a commission of Festival des Danses Métisses (directed by Norma Claire) in French Guyana.

David obtained the state diploma for Jazz dance, a technic he is developing towards a more contemporary expression. He teaches in France and in French Guyana, his home territory in South America where he returns regularly to teach, perform, and for the realization of special events.

In his permanent research to complete his expressions and to find new articulations of body and mind, he trained, on a professional level, yoga, and acting (Studio Pygmalion, Paris). New tools to develop his art form and his own choreography.

 

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events Baila Londres is back on Saturday 30th March Don't miss the launch party at our fantastic new venue! We're moving to the Latin Groove Lounge Club (home of El Rumbon Cubano) Special guests Oscle & Lisandra will be teaching a 'Rueda Partnerwork with Style and Sabor' dance class (9-10pm), followed by 2 top DJs on the decks until 4am. Dr Jim from Salsa Caribe will be playing a selection of your favourite Cuban salsa and timba, whilst DJ Balanta will be on the decks playing the best merengue, bachata, kuduro, reggaeton, latin house, and more. Entry £8 (includes dance class) Doors open 8.30pm At The Latin Groove Lounge ClubLondon N19 3TD (opposite Archway tube) Read more A reminder that there will be no Rumbon Cubano in April because we'll all be at The 3rd London International Cuban Salsa Congress! 12-15TH APRIL 2013 BOOK ON LINE! ONLY £99 - Prices go up soon to £109. GROUP BOOKINGS: BUY 10 TICKETS AT £99 EACH & GET 2 FREE FULL PASSES Please contact Enrique for details on enrique@salsaexplosion.com CONGRESS VENUES: Thursday - PRE-PARTY Club Colosseum Complex VOX CLUB 8.30pm-3am 1 Nine Elms Ln, London SW8 5NQ Friday - Camden Town Hall 8.30pm-3am Saturday - Camden Town Hall 8.30pm-4am Sunday - LA SCALA 10pm-6am SUNDAY NIGHT - LIVE ON STAGE! EX-BAMBOLEO LEAD SINGER, OSVALDO CHACON Y SU TIMBA 14 piece Cuban Orchestra. At LA SCALA - Super Club with a capacity for 1000 people with 3 Bars, 4 Music rooms, 9500 Square of Wooden floor LA SCALA LONDON 275 Pentonville Road, King Cross, London N1 (5 minutes walking from Camden Town Hall Ballroom)

Dear all, Greetings One and All, This evening of special events marks the collection of seminal photographs acquired by the partnership project 'Staying Power - photography reflecting the Black British experience 1950s - 1990s'. Hope this finds you well and ready for a night of music from the 'Blues Dance' era - Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae set against a backdrop of photography taken in the UK during this time. Hear about the Heritage Lottery partnership project 'Staying Power' between the V&A and Black Cultural Archives (BCA) and interact with photographers Charlie Phillips and Syd Shelton as they attempt to described the Ska era and the music through their photographs, chaired by Head of Music Production at Westminster University Mykaell Riley (aka Steel Pulse) - 18.45 - 20.30. Digitally superimpose yourself back to the future within a 'Staying Power' photograph with photographer and tutor Ed Otchere - 18.30 - 19.45 and 20.00 - 21.15. If you feel the need to do the 'Ska' or the 'Rocksteady' on the V&A Grand Entrance dance floor, here's your chance. Join eminent DJs playing at this years London International Ska Festival 2013 including: Metro Downbeat selector / operator Eddie Regal join by the legendary Percival Miller, Gladdy Wax (ex-Quaker City Sound System), Steve Rice (Downbeat Melody Sound System) and the Tighten Up Crew (Tighten Up London) playing a 3 hour set between 18.30 - 21.30. Make sure you reach the V&A for this FREE full on ground breaking night - enjoy! Follow these links for more information about this event: The Ska Soundtrack http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/2477/date/20130322/ Re-Imaging Black Identity http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/2479/date/20130322/ The 'Staying Power' Photographers Salon http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/2478/the-staying-power-photographers-salon-3774/ Jointly organised with The London International Ska Festival 2013 www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk Staying Power is a partnership project between the V&A and Black Cultural Archives (BCA) funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund under the Collecting Cultures Initiative Hotep, Janet PS: Should you not wish to receive these e-mails please let me know and I shall remove your details from my address book. Janet Browne Programme Manager Black Heritage & Culture Learning & Interpretation Division Victoria & Albert Museum South Kensington London SW7 2RL Direct Line: 020 7942 2184 Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk Note: I work Wednesdays PM, Thursdays and Fridays. If your enquiry is urgent please contact Jo Banham, the Adults and Creative Industries Team Leader on 020 7942 2190 or email: j.banham@vam.ac.uk   Light from the Middle East: New Photography Until 7 April 2013 at the V&A South Kensington This exhibition was made possible through the establishment of the Art Fund Collection of Middle Eastern Photography at the V&A and the British Museum Admission free Modern British Childhood, 1948-2012 Until 14 April 2013 at V&A Museum of Childhood Admission free Keep in touch Sign up for V&A e-newsletters www.vam.ac.uk/signup Become a fan on Facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum ( http://www.facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum ) Follow us on Twitter.com/V_and_A ( http://www.twitter.com/V_and_A )   Daksha Sheth Dance Company Shiva Shakti Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 April The Daksha Sheth Dance Company mixes stunning circus and aerial work alongside beautiful choreography, with a live percussion soundtrack. Hailing from Kerala, some of India’s most talented performers, including Isha Sharvani, combine both contemporary and traditional work in this dazzling show. ‘Phenomenal.’ ★★★★ (The Guardian) Watch video / Book tickets » South Asian Dance at Alchemy 2013 Gauri Sharma Tripathi & Guests Classical Departures Friday 12 April Gauri Sharma Tripathi is a leading kathak artist whose work is deeply grounded in the classical South Asian dance form, to which she brings a unique, contemporary twist. Gauri has invited three artists – Mavin Khoo, Anita Ratnam and Chitra Sundaram – to share the stage with her for this one-off evening. Aakash Odedra Rising Sunday 14 April Widely known as an accomplished kathak dancer and a rising young star of British dance, Aakash spent 2011 working with acclaimed choreographers Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Russell Maliphant. They each created solos for Aakash and they are performed in this one-off show. 'Aakash Odedra is simply breathtaking.' (The Globe and Mail, Canada) Book tickets » Watch video / Book tickets » Sonia Sabri Company Kaavish – A 10th Anniversary Celebration featuring Ash Mukherjee Thursday 18 April A mix of the old and new, featuring three acclaimed works including the solo Neon Dream choreographed by Shobana Jeyasingh, and a specially commissioned new collaboration between Sonia and acclaimed bharatanatyam performer Ash Mukherjee. Saakshi Shilla – Witness Rock Saturday 13 April A play in Sanskrit commissioned especially for Alchemy 2013, which incorporates dance and drama with commentary in English between acts. Watch video / Book tickets » Free event / More info » More contemporary dance coming up RUBBERBANDance Group Gravity of Center Thursday 2 & Friday 3 May Choreographer Victor Quijada conveys the ferocity of hip-hop in a perfectly refined choreographic language. The five dancers interweave, fight, crave and hustle in an astonishing fluidity of action for their very survival. 'A gorgeous hybrid of hip-hop, contemporary dance and ballet.' (Times Union, Albany, NY) Meryl Tankard’s The Oracle Friday 31 May Set to Stravinsky's infamous 1913 ballet The Rite of Spring, The Oracle is a sensual and intense dance work by celebrated choreographer Meryl Tankard, who was principal artist with Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal. The Oracle features the talents of Paul White, acclaimed as one of Australia's greatest dancers. 'Tankard is back at her best with this visually ominous and aurally stunning piece.' (The Age, Melbourne) Watch video / Book tickets » Watch video / Book tickets » Rambert: Evening of new choreography Tuesday 14 May Following Rambert's sell-out 2012 season of new choreography, the company returns with four brand new works. Rambert Dance Company has a track record of nurturing young choreographers. Mark Baldwin, Rambert's Artistic Director, cut his own choreographic teeth producing work for previous seasons and is passionate about continuing the tradition. Early bird tickets – Best available for £12 (until 22nd March) Lucy Guerin's UNTRAINED Wednesday 5 & Thursday 6 June UNTRAINED is quirky and irreverent. It sets two highly skilled dancers against two men with absolutely no movement training at all. The four men perform the same series of movements. The result is a captivating exchange of skill and goodwill, humour and vulnerability. 'A fascinating combination of dance, theatre, improvisation and multimedia, all presented with just the right amount of quirk and irreverence.' (Australian Stage) On Thursday 6 June there is a post-show discussion with Lucy Guerin and the company. Book tickets » Book tickets » You might also like Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times With live music from the Philharmonia Orchestra Friday 22 March A classic Charlie Chaplin comedy is brought to life on the big screen with live music from one of the UK’s most prestigious orchestras. Chaplin’s silent film of 1936 tells the tale of a factory worker whose production-line antics get him into trouble. After a riotous spell in a psychiatric hospital and mishaps living on the streets, Charlie finds happiness with his leading lady Paulette Goddard. Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic Easter holiday fun for families! Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April Based on the hit children's TV show Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic and featuring some of your favourite magicians from the series, this is a jaw-dropping magic spectacular for all the family. Witness 'Interactive Illusions', 'Up Close and Magical' and 'Tricks of the Trade' – as seen on CBBC – plus more, live on stage in an astounding hour of absolute magic! Ages 7+ Watch clip / Book tickets » Book tickets » Make the most of Southbank Centre Members’ Gamelan Series Tuesday 26 March This special Members’ series of gamelan workshops gives you the opportunity to experience the beautiful Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra at Southbank Centre. No previous musical experience is necessary, just a willingness to sit on the floor, take off your shoes and have fun. Hire a unique venue Whether you are organising your summer party, a drinks reception, business meeting or even your wedding, Southbank Centre can provide a creative environment for your event with some of the best views in central London. Choose from a variety of venues within Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Hayward Gallery for your next event. Find out more: phone 020 7921 0702 or email events@southbankcentre.co.uk Book tickets » More info » southbankcentre.co.uk | Ticket Office: 0844 847 9910   YAMA IN LONDON. SABAR DANCE WORKSHOP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMkmV0Tfk10 AS YOU MAY KNOW OR HAVE HEARD, YAMA WADE IS ONE OF THE World's leading teachers of Sabar. For the past 18 years she has been sharing her knowledge of Sabar all over Europe, as she tours up and down the continent. And Now, for the very first time, Yama is coming to London!!! Yama , also known as ' La reine de Sabar/ The Queen of Sabar' is an accomplished Senegalese dancer, choreographer and teacher of Sabar and djembe dances. For many years , Yama performed and toured with the best companies in Senegal. In the nineties, she moved to France where she continued her career as an artist . She has collaborated with the creme de la creme of Africa's stars, including: Georges Momboye and Doudou Junior N’daye Rose, to mention but a few. However,whilst happy to be a dancer, Yama felt the need to share her knowledge and love for Sabar with others. Teaching was the obvious answer. Her motto is « Dancing Sabar is not about technique, but about one’s desire to engage with one’s self and unearth the sabar inside you ».On April 20th 2013, she invites you to embrace and awaken the sabar which is sleeping inside you. Come dance Sabar with The Queen of Sabar at her 4 -hour class. On her very first visit to Britain. Let's give her a proper UK welcome! SATURDAY 20TH: 1.30 PM TO 5.30PM ISLINGTON ARTS FACTORY-2 Parkhurst Rd London, Greater London N7 0SF, United Kingdom. Price: £35 N.B.A £10 deposit is required in advance to secure your place. Please contact Roxane Yampoue for information .Email : YAMPOUE@HOTMAIL.COM For booking: FRANCIS ANGOL at: 07944815654 -- Find us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Dundunkini If you do not wish to receive emails from this group, please send a return email with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. Thanks. Dundunkini is a Voluntary, Community Arts Organisation for all those interested in the myriad forms of African and Caribbean Dance and Music. This newsletter is sent by BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress (BBM/BMC), which covers music industry and community activities associated with BBM/BMC, Akoben Awards, BTWSC & TAOBQ (The African Or Black Question) REMOVAL NOTICE: To be REMOVED or to remove multiple email addresses, please click UNSUBSCRIBE link at the bottom of this page, and NOT the Reply button on your email client. You can now select your newsletter group(s) - do it now! + Support Shea's debut single 'Where Did You Go?' out this Monday + NARM African British Histories presentations continues with Paul Stephenson & The Bristol Bus Boycott this Tuesday @ Battersea Library - come and learn more about domestic history + This newsletter covers both music industry and community interest... March 18 2013 Greetings, This is to remind you that although the redesigned BBM website is not ready, you can now subscribe to particular newsletter groups. We'll continue mailing on the general list for a little while, but will terminate old lists once we are up to speed. So if you'd like to receive mail that's of interest - please scroll down for newsletter groups and subscribe. For now, this newsletter contains a mixture of music industry and community interest items. We kick off with Shea, who finally gets tio release her debut single, 'Where Did You Go?' (2Point9/ThisIsArea7). We have a soft spot for her on account of getting her management and record deal because she attended a BBM/BMC seminar. Check out a short video clip from a live showcase, and if you like what you see, you can catch her on ILuvLive this month. In a our bid to make the point that African history is NOT just for October (or February), we are delivering two African British histories presentations throughout 2013 in support of our NARM Paul Stephenson & The Bristol Bus Boycott @ 50 and NARM John Archer, London's First African Mayor @ 100 campaigns. The NARM Paul Stephenson & The Bristol Bus Boycott presentation takes place on Tuesday @ Battersea Library - look forward to seeing some of you there. We're planning on announcing the programme for British Black Music Month (BBMM) 2013 late April. However, we can confirm the topic for this year's Talking Copyright seminar in June: 'Should Copyright Be Owned By Creators Rather Than Corporations?' Just to clear any confusion, we are not short on ideas what events to organise. However, if you wish to organise an event under BBMM2013 for June into July, then do get in touch. We'd be happy to cross-promote it, it fits into the BBMM aims. Which is to highlighlight domestic black music and music industry issues, network, improve music industry knowedge and contacts. BTWSC is planning a series of free accredited Events Planning courses working with different partner organisations across London from the second quarter of 2013 - expressions of interest are being sought. Click to email. TAOBQ (The African Or Black Question) will follow up the 25 Years On... event in 2013 with a project/resource commemorating key African British histories in collaboration with African Histories Revisted; and is also looking for a theatre company or group of actors to produce a play entitled As Long As You're Of African Heritage, You're An African. It explores the issue of African identity within a diasporan context. I've opened this month and early April to interview contributors to a project called Look How Far We’ve Come: Racism, The Bristol Bus Boycott, Black History Month, The Black Sections, And Where Are We In Today's Union Jack? The resources are set to be launched at the House of Commons June 24 2013. Perhaps one of the big news was the laiunch of the Official Christian & Gospel Top 20 Albums Chart last week in a theatre in Victoria, where the likes of London Community Gospel Choir and Delirious?'s Martin Smith performed, and David & Cherie Grant counted down the top 10! I also attended the second launch of David Katz's revised and expanded edition of his 'Solid Foundation: An Oral History Of Reggae' (A Genuine Jawbone) book at Upstairs @ The Ritzy, where i got a few more contributors to my British reggae documentary. Unfortunately, it's just one of many books that just have to wait until the new BBM website's up, in order to publish a review. Ditto Prof. Halifu Osumare's 'The Hiplife in Ghana: West African Indigenization of Hip-Hop' (Palgrave Macmillan). Finally, Bits & Pieces wraps up with details of Jazmo'thology’s Noel McKoy Sings Donny Hathaway gig and Masterclass Atelier, rap/R&B duo Native Sun's free download and upcoming gigs, Peter Hunnigale open mic, and Imagination’s Leee John upcoming London gig. Peace, Kwaku editor@BritishBlackMusic.com Subscribe To BBM & Other Bstop Managed Newsletter Groups Now Groups for mailouts from BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress, Akoben Awards, BTWSC and related organisations. Un-check groups you're NOTinterested in. Please note: a) Select multiple groups with care, as unsubscribing later from one group will unsubscribe ALL your subscribed groups. b) To further focus mail outs, there are optional fields you can fill. The State field is for UK borough or county. Click to subscribe. Click for newsletter group backgrounds. Shea's 'Where Did You Go?' (2Point9/ThisIsArea 7) Finally Drops Monday March 18 2013. See Our Exclusive Live Clip. In case you've seen the video or heard the delightful jazz-tinged her debut single 'Where Did You Go?', then you'd be surprised to know it's only now been officially released. So go support it! We've got a soft spot for Shea, especially since she met her manager Rob of 2Point9 at a BBM/BMC seminar. Click to see a short video clip of Shea performing 'Making Lemonade' at her showcase at London's Nottinghill Arts Club to promote 'Where Did You Go?'. She rocked from that little stage with her live band, and I liked her fresh, bubbly personality. From the little we've heard of her debut album album, 'Grey Skies & Rainbow Fingernails' due for release in summer 2013, she's definitely a name to look out for. You can also catch Shea livethis month at ILuvLive London and Bristol. BTWSC NARM African British Histories 2013: NARM Paul Stephenson & The Bristol Bus Boycott And NARM John Archer, London's First African Mayor In its bid to make the point that African history is NOT just for October (or February), BTWSC, in association with African Histories Revisted, is delivering two African British histories presentations throughout 2013 in support of its NARM Paul Stephenson & The Bristol Bus Boycott @ 50 and NARM John Archer, London's First African Mayor @ 100 campaigns. John Archer and Paul Stephenson are NARM role models. Tuesday 19 March. 6.30-8pm. Paul Stephenson & The Bristol Bus Boycott. An audio-visual presentation by Kwaku @ Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill, SW11 1JB. Free event. Tuesday 16 April. 6.30-8pm. John Archer and Black Politics. An audio-visual presentation by Kwaku @ Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill, SW11 1JB. Free event. it will be 100 years since John Archer became London's first African mayor, and 50 years since Paul Stephenson successfully led the Bristol Bus Boycott. For more information regarding creating or delivering an African British civil rights history programme around these 2 NARM role models: btwsc@hotmail.com. For event details and bookings: www.narm2013.eventbrite.com. The Official Christian & Gospel Top 20 Albums Chart Launched It may have taken some five or so years to come to fruition, but now the sales of the Christian/gospel albums can be tracked and profiled along the other Official Chart Company (OCC) specialist charts. At the launch and countdown of the first chart last week, artists such as Grammy-winner Matt Redman, Freddie Kofi, London Community Gospel Choir, and Delirious? frontman Martin Smith, were some artists who lent their support at St James Theatre, in London’s Victoria. Industryites included Jonathan Brown, MD of Integrity Music, UK’s biggest Christian and gospel record company, Martin Talbot, MD of OCC, and Juliet Fletcher, CEO of the Gospel Music Industry Association (GMIA). David & Cherie Grant were the hosts, and David, who as one half of Brit-funk act Linx, appeared several times on Top Of The Pops, got his childhood wish of running down the chart, and declaring the no. 1 chart-topper: Zion’s ‘Hillsong United’ (Hillsong). The new weekly chart will be updated every Monday at OfficialCharts.com and broadcast on Christian digital stations Premier Radio and UCB. Interested In A Free Accredited Events Planning Course in London? BTWSC is working with an east London charity and other partners to deliver a free OCN Level 2 accredited Event Planning course in east and other parts of London pencilled to start in the second quarter of 2013. in addition to a certificate, you'll gain skills to organise a range of events, like AGMs, record or book launches, club nights, parties, weddings, etc. If you would be interested in attending such a course - please send an email with your name, full post code, and tell us why you think the course will be beneficial, by clicking here. Planning For BBMM2013 (British Black Music Month 2013). Potential Partners Sought British Black Music Month (BBMM) is a BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress (BBM/BMC) initiative started in 2006. It takes place throughout June into mid-July. BBMM offers an opportunity to celebrate domestic black music, discuss issues, better understand the music industry & copyright issues, and network. It uses a wide range of platforms, from debates, music industry courses, radio specials, live gigs, club nights, film nights, fairs, networking events, and Talking Copyright seminars. It’s not aimed exclusively at Africans nor at just those in the music industry. BBM/BMC works with partners to deliver its programmes. If you're a potential partner or would like to deliver a programme under the BBMM2013 banner, do get in touch. Cick to see BBMM2012 events and previous BBMM events. Have You Got The Skills To Help The New BBM? As we edge towards the re-launch of the revamped BBM website (we're going social, and it should be easier to post your information, etc - see draft image above) and an improved emailing system (easy unsubscribe, and subscription to newsletters and info of interest to you), we need volunteers with the following skills to help take the BBM website and organisation (our offline activities include events such as debates, courses, seminars, conferences, film shows, concerts, etc) to the next level (email Kwaku, BBM editor on editor@britishblackmusic.com stating your skills, experience and how you can help BBM, and what you'd like in exchange): Journalists (reviews, interviews, music industry, IP/copyright & education features) Webmaster SOTU editor (hard edged, underground, emerging music) Social media wiz kid Online/email marketing/communication wiz kid Events assistants Advertising/sponsorship handler Look How Far We’ve Come: Racism, The Bristol Bus Boycott, Black History Month, The Black Sections, And Where Are We In Today's Union Jack? Resources which document African British histories within the context of racism and equalities researched and produced by history consultant Kwaku, will be launched Monday June 24 2013, 7-9pm at the House of Commons. For more information: Kwaku, editor@BritishBlackMusic.com TAOBQ Seeks Theatre Company Or Group Of Actors To Produce Play That Explores African Identity Within A Diasporan Context TAOBQ (The African Or Black Question) is a campaign aimed at exploring the issues of African identity, global/pan-Africanism, imploring people of African heritage to engage within their African identity, and organising forums for global African history and discussion. In furtherance of its aims, it seeks to a theatre company or group of 2 actors and 3 actresses of African heritage who look older than 25 years, in order to produce a play entitled As Long As You're Of African Heritage, You're An African, which explores the issues of African identity within a London setting. For more information: jointheaobq@gmail.com. A ten-year make-over with additional text and photos. Click for more info or to buy. An academic analysis and history of Ghana's pop genre known as hiplife. Click for more info or to buy. Jazmo'thology’s upcoming events include: Noel McKoy Sings Donny Hathaway, with licensed bar and delicious Caribbean cuisine on sale on Thursday 18 April, 8.00p.m. Jazmo'thology @ Bar 414, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8LF. £7. For more info: www.bar414.org … Jazmo'thology has 12 places for each for its Masterclass Atelier. To qualify, you must be aged 16-21 years old, achieved a recognised advanced level of performance and provide your own instrument. Place are awarded free of charge to selected participants. Programme includes Saturday 6 April 2013 Omar Puente (Violin), Saturday 4 May ESKA (Vocals), Saturday 1 June Gary Crosby (Double Bass), Saturday 6 July Jason Yarde (Saxophone), Saturday 7 Sepetember Vidal Montgomery (Double Bass), Saturday 5 October Cecelia Wickham-Anderson (Vocal). Venue: MAP Studio Café, 46 Grafton Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 3DU. For more info: mapstudiocafe@gmail.com, www.mapstudiocafe.com …We really do feel rap/R&B duo Native Sun, and hope we are able to work with them again during BBMM2013. Just in case you have no idea what they sound like, their offering their next single ‘Keep It Movin’’ as a free download. The track, taken from the’ Mother Tongue’ mixtape, features Bocafloja. You can also catch the act live at the Palestine On Screen Festival on Friday March 29. Click for further details of live dates … Reggae veteran Peter Hunnigalehosts the Reggae Ville Live open mic on Friday 29 March featuring guest artists and live band. Free, Showtime 9-11pm, DJ session till 1am. For more info: phunnigale@hotmail.co.uk … Imagination’s Leee John performs at on Sunday 31 March, 8pm at the Hippodrome Casino in London’s West End. Tickets cost £20-£40. Click to book. 2013 © BritishBlackMusic.com | P O Box 14092, London NW10 1WL   March madness at Chisenhale Dance Space Spring is in the air here at Chisenhale Dance Space, and we're proud to present 2 brand new outreach projects alongside our Kids Classes. Autism + Me is a fantastic new project supported by the Big Lottery fund for children with autism and their siblings - you can get to know our space online with our new video. We will also be working with 3 schools in Tower Hamlets to inspire a new work by one of our Artistic Community - check out our Dance Boosters project for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon! The Team at Chisenhale Kids Classes - Summer Term Dates Tuesday classes 16th April- 2nd July 2013 (Half-term 28th May) Saturday classes 20th April- 6th July 2013(Half-term 1st June) Cost: £40 per term (£27 concession) £4.50 drop in Sign up for the term now to secure a place on 020 8981 6617. Mini Movers Saturdays 2-3 yrs 10:00am-10:40am (with parents/carers) Tuesdays 2-4 yrs 4:00pm-4:40pm Leaps and Strides Saturdays Level 1: 3-4 yrs 10:50am-11:30am Tuesdays Level 2: 4-6 yrs 4:45pm-5:25pm Saturdays Level 3: 5-8 yrs 11:40am-12:25pm Fast Steps Tuesdays 7-11 yrs 5:30pm-6:30pm Autism + Me Creativity through Dance and Art We are really pleased to be launching our new project Autism + Me this April. We will be holding a free weekly class for 8-11 year olds with autism and their siblings. The first session will be on Wednesday 24th April at 5:30 - 6:30pm. If you would like to sign up to the class or if you have any questions, please contact educationassistant@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk. 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“To say [IDMN] was no more than a stopping station in the trajectory of my career would be to underestimate the impact it had on me. It allowed me to edit out the unnecessary and to focus on the thoughts and ideas that really mattered as an independent manager. It offered me a voice that could be heard and keen ears that could listen.” Farooq Chaudhry, Producer, Akram Khan Company IDMN – the independent network of producers, promoters, consultants and agents working across the subsidised and commercial arts sectors in the UK – is now open for applications for the 2013/14 membership year. Established in 2002, IDMN is a member-run collective that works together to develop the sector through networking events, information-sharing, advocacy and training. With over 50 members, the network has grown recently and reflects how Independents are now working within a broad range of contexts and across art-form, with members’ roles including Producers, Administrators, Programmers, Consultants and Agents. This wider breadth of skills and experience has enabled the network to stay well connected with the whole arts industry and is representative of the nature of freelance work in the current climate. Corporate Strand: As well as self-employed Independents, under its Corporate strand IDMN is also open to applications from individuals working within organisations whose posts may support a portfolio of artists in their development, typically Creative Producer and Artist Development posts. Membership benefits include: being part of a growing network of management professionals; access to IDMN’s private e-group with news, information and job alerts; access to IDMN quarterly membership meetings – a chance to share and exchange information with peers; a free profile on the IDMN website to promote and showcase work; and access to discounted rates for IDMN’s programme of training courses. IDMN’s programme of training courses is also open to non-members and includes sessions on fundraising, management, personal development, marketing and touring. The first training course, Where’s The Money?! Tools in Tendering, Fundraising and Investment, is now on sale at http://idmn-wheresthemoney.eventbrite.com/. For more information and to sign up: please visit www.idmn.co.uk. IDMN is an unincorporated association and there is a membership fee of £50 per person for Independents during 2013-14 / £100 for Corporate Individuals. “IDMN provided all important peer support and exchange at a formative stage in my career. It proved an excellent forum (network) from which to connect into the wider sector whilst contributing to my CPD needs as I moved from artist to manager.” Jamie Watton, CEO South East Dance Looking for a manager? Visit our map of IDMN members nationwide at http://www.idmn.co.uk/the-network. Upcoming Events 17 April 2013 IDMN TRAINING Where's the Money?! Tools in Tendering, Fundraising and Investment http://idmn-wheresthemoney.eventbrite.com/ 8 May 2013 IDMN MEMBERSHIP MEETING London , 4pm (members only) Details of all forthcoming courses will be available soon at http://www.idmn.co.uk/professional-development. For more information visit www.idmn.co.uk

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